3 Reasons to Watch Korean Drama 'The Colony'

Distributor Showbox revealed three points of interest for director Yeon Sang-ho's new film, "The Bequeathed," on the 19th. "The Bequeathed" tells the story of survivors isolated inside a building, sealed off due to an unknown infection outbreak, fighting against infected individuals who evolve in unpredictable ways. The film recently received praise at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, with comments such as: "'The Bequeathed' introduces new physical grammar to zombies, and is a formally innovative work with gut-wrenching tension, unprecedented in current genre films," and "A non-stop feast of thrills from beginning to end, a great genre pleasure."

The first point of interest is director Yeon Sang-ho's upgraded zombies, the birth of a new species. Director Yeon Sang-ho has established the Korean zombie genre as a 'zombie master,' and with "The Bequeathed," he has completed the evolution of zombies. The infected in "The Bequeathed" move as a group, update information, and exhibit unpredictable behaviors and attack patterns, delivering fresh horror. The struggle between survivors and this new species of infected, on a different level from existing ones, is expected to provide extreme suspense.

The second point of interest is the intense acting ensemble delivered by a stellar cast. Jun Ji-hyun, returning to the screen after 11 years, plays Kwon Se-jeong, the leader of the survivors. Gu Kyo-hwan portrays Seo Young-cheol, the genius biologist who caused the infection outbreak. Ji Chang-wook plays Choi Hyun-seok, who fights to protect his loved ones. Shin Hyun-bin takes on the role of Gong Seol-hee, who struggles to resolve the situation from outside the building. Kim Shin-rok plays Choi Hyun-hee, who extends a helping hand to those in need, and Go Soo plays Han Gyu-seong, Se-jeong's ex-husband. The fresh and intense ensemble of these actors is expected to enhance the charm of their characters.

The third point of interest is to witness never-before-seen zombie swarms in theaters. This refers to the new motion and visuals of the infected, and the production that maximizes immersion. The grotesque signature motions of the infected, created in collaboration with dancers, heighten the tension. Furthermore, the action choreography team led by Heo Myung-haeng, who directed "The Roundup: No Way Out" and "Badland Hunters," and the special effects makeup team CELL led by Hwang Hyo-gyun, who created the look of Korean zombies in "Train to Busan," participated to realize realistic action and unique appearances. Realistic large-scale sets, location-based filming, and production design that stimulates all five senses will provide audiences with the ultimate cinematic experience.

The film "The Bequeathed" is scheduled to open in South Korea on the 21st.